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Protect tenancy deposits.

Deposit Protection Service (DPS), MyDeposits or TDS — register tenant deposits within 30 days by law.

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Every let with gas needs an annual Gas Safety Cert. £80–£140. Without it, you face £6k fines and possible prosecution.

EICR every 5 years (England).

Electrical Installation Condition Report — legally required since 2020 for English rentals. £150–£300 per property.

EPC E+ for lettings.

MEES rules require EPC E or above to legally let. Below E, you can't let. Plan upgrades before listing.

Right to Rent checks.

England-only: check tenant immigration status before move-in. Penalties up to £20k per illegal tenant if you skip this.

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Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Gas Safety Cert (CP12)
£80–£150
EICR (5-yearly)
£150–£300
EPC (10-yearly)
£60–£120
Inventory (3-bed)
£100–£250
End-of-tenancy clean
£250–£600
Full management (% rent)% of monthly rent
£10–£15
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Tenancy Deposit Protection — mandatory since 2007. TDS, DPS, mydeposits schemes. Expect to pay £0–£35 per deposit for UK landlord protection.

What Does the Work Involve?

Within 30 days of receipt, protect deposit in approved scheme. Custodial: scheme holds funds free. Insured: landlord holds, pays scheme fee. Prescribed Information served on tenant. Dispute resolution included.

Typical Costs

SchemeCustodial (£)Insured (£)Notes
TDSFree20-35 per depositPremium service
DPSFree20-30 per depositGovernment-backed
mydepositsFree20-30 per depositInsured popular
Membership annual050-200Insured agent
Dispute adjudicationFreeFreeIncluded
Late protection penalty1-3x deposit1-3x depositCourt order
Section 21 invalidn/an/aIf unprotected

UK Regulations

Housing Act 2004 Part 6. 30-day protection deadline. Prescribed Information served on tenant + relevant person (e.g. guarantor). Section 21 invalid until compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Custodial or insured?

Custodial: free, scheme holds. Insured: landlord earns interest, pays fee.

Penalties for non-compliance?

1-3x deposit court award. Section 21 invalid. Tenant can sue.

Maximum deposit?

5 weeks' rent (rent under £50k/year). 6 weeks above.

Prescribed Information?

Tenant + relevant persons receive scheme details, terms, rights within 30 days.

Disputes resolution?

Adjudication free via scheme. Decision binding.

Multiple tenants?

Joint deposit one protection. All named tenants receive PI.

This guide was written with AI assistance and is intended for general information only. Prices are estimates based on UK averages and may vary by region. Always get at least three quotes and consult a qualified professional before starting any work.

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